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Find us at 588 Lake Ridge Road South in Ajax, Ontario. We are on the corner of Lake Ridge Road and Bayly Street. If you are coming from Toronto, exit the 401 at Lake Ridge Road and head south. If you are coming from Oshawa, exit the 401 at Brock Road in Whitby. Still lost? Get directions here.

Our hours vary by season! Please check the bottom of any page for our current hours.

We don’t! We are open 362 days a year, closing only for New Years Day, Family Day, and Christmas Day. (Did you know? We have some massive Christmas displays if you want to visit us to take a break from the cold!)

Vandermeer’s is proud to be one of the largest garden centres in Ontario, offering more than just plants. With fresh arrivals each week, a café serving sweet treats, and seasonal displays that are always changing, every visit brings something new to discover.

We grow and carry 4,000+ varieties of plants, including annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, houseplants, vegetables, herbs, water plants, and native species. You’ll also find a wide range of gardening tools and accessories, soil, stone, mulch, pond supplies, an Ontario produce market, and seasonal home decor!

Yes! Our parking lot is fully paved and all of our greenhouse and yard space is fully accessible.

Absolutely! Gift cards can be purchased in pre-set denominations through our website here or in any denomination in-store. Gift cards can also be mailed to a person of your choice, perfect for gift-giving!

Our stock changes daily, especially during peak seasons. For the most accurate info, feel free to call us at 905-427-2525, or reach out on Facebook, Instagram, or by email — we’re happy to check for you!

That depends greatly on the plant and the season. In May, we're restocking almost every plant multiple times a day from our production greenhouse! In the quieter seasons, we restock at least a few times a week.

If you're looking for a particular plant, feel free to call us at 905-427-2525, or reach out on Facebook, Instagram, or by email.

Gardening changes with the seasons, and certain products are only available or effective at specific times. Here’s a quick guide to when you’ll typically find each item in stock:

• Annuals: May - September
• Perennials, Trees, & Shrubs: April - September
• Water Plants: May - September
• Seeds: December - May
• Dormant Oil Kits: February - March
• Nematodes: April & September
• Praying Mantis: April - May
• Ladybugs: June
• Seed Potatoes, Onion Sets & Asparagus Roots: April
• Summer-Flowering Packaged Bulbs (Dahlias, Begonias, Gladiolas, etc.): April
• Spring-Flowering Packaged Bulbs (Tulips, Daffodils, etc.): September

Yes we do, during the spring/summer gardening season! Depending on the time of year, we restock 2-4 times a week. Due to the short-lived nature of the product, we cannot guarantee it will be available 24/7. Please call the store at (905) 427-2525 to confirm if we have any in stock at the moment!

Yes! We carry triple mix, compost, natural cedar mulch, limestone screening, HPB, ¾ clear, A gravel, and river rock in bulk. These items can be purchased by “bagging your own”, pickup by the ½ yard scooped into the back of an open truck or trailer, or delivered by the ½ yard.

Please note: We will not scoop bulk product into containers or onto the ground to be shoveled into a closed vehicle.

Yes, we do! Our delivery service is available for larger orders, including soil, stone, large plants, and bulk quantities. If you're purchasing plants, we ask that you visit us in person to choose them first — that way, you can be sure they meet your expectations before they arrive at your door.

We deliver from Cobourg to downtown Toronto to Uxbridge. Pricing varies depending on your location and the type of product. For more details, call us at 905-427-2525, email us, or stop by our customer service desk.

Yes, we offer additional planting services for customers who book a delivery with us. Planting includes triple mix, transplant fertilizer, and staking if needed. Pricing varies based on pot size.

Please note that this is a simple planting service — we do not offer full garden design or landscaping. For more details, call us at 905-427-2525, email us, or stop by our customer service desk.

No, sorry! We have a few different companies we can recommend depending on the services you are looking for though.

For residential landscaping design & install:

• Earth Art Landscapes

For small garden design and/or planting:

• Crew Cut Landscapes

For lawn and/or garden maintenance:

• Crew Cut Landscapes

For arborist services, including tree pruning and diagnosis:

• Brooklin Tree Care

Yes, we can! If you purchase a houseplant and decorative pot from us at the same time, we’re happy to repot it for you at no charge.

If you’re bringing in your own plant, pot, or both, we offer repotting for a small fee. Pricing depends on the size and type of plant, as well as any special requests. For more details, call us at 905-427-2525, email us, or stop by our customer service desk.

Please note: Orchids are considered a specialty repotting service and do not qualify for free repotting.

Yes, we do! We offer seasonal workshops in early spring, fall, and the winter holiday season. Please check our Upcoming Events page for our current offerings.

Yes, we do! We offer free seminars on Saturday mornings in our quieter seasons. Please check our Upcoming Events page for our current sessions.

Yes, a lot of them! We grow thousands of varieties right here on-site (totaling 3.5 million plants!), including most of our annuals, perennials, roses, houseplants, water plants, and even carnivorous plants. Growing ourselves allows us to ensure quality, selection, and sustainability you won’t find at big box stores.

No, sorry! We are a retail grower, meaning we grow our own plant material for our retail store but do not provide wholesale plants to other stores.

If you are a landscape contractor or other small horticulture business, we do offer a contractor discount. Please see our Contractor Accounts for details.

As a family-owned business, making responsible choices that support long-term environmental health is a core part of how we operate. We minimize our environmental impact with practices like:

• Using a closed-loop rainwater collection & recycling system
• Growing in 100% recyclable plastic pots
• Offering customer recycling bins and partnering with our supplier for a closed-loop plastic system
• Managing pests with IPM and primarily beneficial insects
• Prioritizing native plants and discontinuing invasive species
• Hot water heating to minimize our carbon footprint

Check out our Sustainability Initiatives for more details.

Yes! We are able to recycle greenhouse plastic pots and trays with the recycling symbol for #2, 5, and 6 on them. Our bins are located at the back of the parking lot, close to our soil & stone yard.

Spring and fall are the best times to plant, thanks to cooler temperatures and natural rainfall that help roots get established (we still recommend regular watering). That said, planting in summer is still possible, just with more care. If you're planting in hot weather, daily watering is a must for the season to reduce transplant shock and plant stress.

Have more gardening questions? Check out our Gardening Guides!

Sometimes, even with the best care, a plant just doesn’t make it and we understand how disappointing that can be. See our Guarantee & Return Policy to find out if your plant is covered and how to start your return.

Sometimes a plant or product just isn’t the right fit and that’s okay! See our Guarantee & Return Policy for details.

We're happy to help diagnose issues and make treatment recommendations! Please email us at info@vandermeernursery.com with:

• Clear photos of the plant, including close ups and an image of the entire plant
• A brief description of where it’s planted (indoor/outdoor, how much sun/shade, relation to windows if indoor, in-ground or container)
• How it’s been cared for (watering, fertilizer, etc.)
• Any signs of damage you've noticed, such as deformed growth, sticky residue, light green/grey stippling dots, holes in leaves or stems, etc.

Providing your phone number allows us to store your receipts on file, so you don’t have to worry about keeping paper copies — especially helpful for returns and plant guarantee claims.

Yes! If they're friendly, we're friendly! Please ensure they are on a leash shorter than 6 feet and you are prepared to pick up any accidents.

Yes! We offer a 10% discount on our regular priced plant material, 7 days a week. You must be 65 years or older to qualify. Please ask your cashier at the start of your transaction.